West Valley City prohibits keeping wild or exotic animals (lions, tigers, bears, venomous reptiles, primates) per WVC Code 6-1. Utah DNR permits required for native wildlife.
West Valley City Municipal Code Title 6 Chapter 1 prohibits keeping wild, dangerous, or exotic animals within city limits. State law under Utah Code §23A-9 (formerly §23-13) and Utah Admin Code R657-3 (Collection, Importation, Transportation, and Possession of Animals) governs native wildlife possession through the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR). Prohibited species categorized as Controlled under R657-3 include large cats (lions, tigers, cougars), bears, wolves, non-human primates, venomous reptiles, and crocodilians. A Certificate of Registration (COR) from DWR is required for any species on the controlled list. USDA Class C exhibitor license required for commercial display. West Valley City Animal Services, operated through Salt Lake County Animal Services contract, enforces local possession bans. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are prohibited as rabies vector species under Utah Admin Code R58-1.
Class B misdemeanor under Utah Code: up to $1,000 fine and 6 months jail. Animal seizure at owner expense. DWR may levy separate state penalties.
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